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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
8
The letters describe life at Camp Fremont California with early wake times, heavy drills, lectures, labs on engines and weapons, indoor baseball, and upcoming boxing. A soldier notes temperature, canteen lines, pay cut from 100 to 33 dollars, clothes provided, and plans to visit Berkeley and Frisco.
A Dupuyer Red Cross led a May 10 service at the Dupuyer Merc hall with an all day program. The flag was raised and stars were pinned to honor 35 boys headed to France, followed by a dance and lunch. receipts went to kits for future service members.
A letter notes a local man from Bynum set to graduate next week. The writer describes guarding near the barracks within sight of the Golden Gate about five miles away and mentions a large ship seen and reported from the Orient. He adds he will be shot in the arm again tomorrow but says the injury isn’t bad.
Clarence Garland and Robert William Morrison among the names sent to Camp Lewis from Chateau. Other counties credited include Russell Dutton Welsh in Baltimore James J Quinn in Milwaukee Joseph Brynck in Melrose George Henry Jarman Hettinger Henry LeGault Fort Benton Christian Walsted Boulder Leo Cartwright Lyon.
In Washington on May 10, Food Administrator Hoover instructed state food administrators to bid lower prices for substitutes. Cornmeal and oatmeal should sell 20 percent below wheat flour while corn flour and barley flour should be 10 percent cheaper than wheat flour. Wholesalers were urged to cut prices and exclude retailers unable to justify costs.
In District 44 at Becket the May 22 closing of the Beck school featured a children run ice cream sale aiding the Red Cross and a Thrift Stamp push. Students and local families donated, totaling 125.50 credits, with teacher Mr McFarland praised for efforts and a note that one family did not participate.
Wallace Reid, star of The Hostage, performs at the Royal theater Sunday as a musician who plays by ear. He jokes about his limited reading ability and says the saxophone sounds sour when he blows into it. Reid’s film work wins wide fan admiration.
The proper food for one man may be all wrong for another. Those with weak stomachs should eat slowly and chew thoroughly and keep bowels regular. When constipated or dull after eating, take Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen the stomach and move the bowels. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect.
The past week saw marriage licenses issued by Clerk John Hall and Ellen Edwards, both residents of the Blackfeet reservation. Walter L. Skidmore of Williams Texas? and Marie Magle of Newport Washington. Conrad Wittke and Celie Engelmeir, both of Power.
Rev L F Haley will preach at Porter school house Sunday afternoon at 3 30 featuring the sermon Why We Must Defeat Germany.
A brief health note advises cheerfulness as key to happiness and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to relieve constipation. The tablets are said to smooth the bowels, improve appetite, and strengthen digestion.
A stray red and white cow with brand MZ on the left ribs is taken up. The owner is indicated as J. M. Weaver, or the animal will be sold to pay charges.
A coal black mare about four years old weighing 1150 pounds was taken up and branded LS bar on the left shoulder. Owner to contact J M Weaver Town Marshal. Fragment mentions Paris authors during air raids and their gravitation toward six best cellars.
A cautious traveler seeks reassurance amid hillside dangers as they trust a harness repaired from the purest oak tanned leathers. The note emphasizes confidence born from sturdy gear and careful preparation in perilous mountain recesses.
J. B. Roberts of East St. Louis Illinois recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for his child's whooping cough. He says it keeps the cough loose and relieves fits and is the only cough medicine kept at home. The remedy is also good for colds.
In accordance with the president proclamation for Memorial Day the Episcopal church will be open at 1 o clock when appropriate services will be held with prayers readings and short address.
It is impossible to state exactly what Delco-Light will cost to operate as it varies with usage. On average, the typical farm spends about five cents a day, a figure verifiable by any Delco-Light user in the county. This small daily amount offers considerable comfort and aid in daily work.
160 acres northeast quarter of section 10 township 26 north range 5 west offered at 22.50 per acre. Easy terms. Address Pratt and Heath Co Helena Montana. 29-tf.
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